Our designated Charity 2026
MEETING NEEDS AND IMPROVING LIVES AT HORSHAM MATTERS
Horsham matters is a fantastic charity that has for the past 17 years been working at the heart of Horsham district, meeting needs and improving lives for individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Hardship does not discriminate. Any one of us, at any time can be impacted by long-term health issues, housing instability, sudden job loss, or the devastating effects of domestic abuse. Many of the people that are supported by Horsham Matters are facing these challenges for the first time in their lives and have had to make the courageous step to ask for help. Without that help, they may face hunger, homelessness, mounting debt or the crushing weight of isolation.
MORE THAN JUST A FOOD BANK
Every year the Charity supports thousands of people who do not have access to enough food or the right kind of food to maintain their health and wellbeing. For some it is a choice between heating their homes or feeding their families. For others, it is a matter of going without meals for days. They have 16 food banks throughout the whole of Horsham District.
The Charity has a shop in Horsham which is full of upcycled, pre-loved items from jewellery and homeware to books and crockery. They also sell larger donated furniture online, helping families furnish their homes affordably. There are also Connecting Cafes which have been described as “lifelines, safe, caring spaces.”
The team helps clients complete benefit applications, access financial support and explore training or job opportunities. Whether it is one-off guidance or ongoing help they offer practical, human support.
The Horsham Matters team embodies compassion and action. Every single contribution makes a difference.